Bernie Sanders Campaign Announces Rural Iowa Leadership Committee

Bernie Sanders Campaign Announces Rural Iowa Leadership Committee

DES MOINES, Iowa -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sander’s Iowa campaign on Monday announced their Rural Iowa Leadership Committee. The committee is comprised of 47 Iowans from across the state, including current and former Democratic county chairs and elected officials, Bernie 2016 volunteers, agriculture activists and campus leaders.

Committee members support Sen. Sanders for a variety of reasons:

“I support Bernie Sanders because I believe he is the candidate that will stand up for regular people, including family farmers that have been the foundation of our state. He understands that economic issues are critical, and also that the sole pursuit of profit is tearing our country apart, not moving it forward. Our nation's family farmers need someone who will fight for us and ensure that we can continue to be the foundation of our rural communities. Sen. Sanders is that person.” - Tony Thompson, Vice President of Iowa Farmers Union

“Senator Sanders has the ability and passion to inspire people from all walks of life. He has empowered me and so many others to advocate for the common good and for ourselves. I support Senator Sanders because he has been consistently fighting for equality since 1962 and is just the type of leader the United States needs as a President.” - Jesica Butler, Bernie 2016 volunteer from Sioux County

“Bernie was the first presidential candidate to speak out against the Bakken pipeline. He understands what an environmental disaster it would be and how important it is that we end our addiction to oil. Bernie knows we can protect our environment while also creating jobs by investing in renewable energy like wind and solar. We don't have to sacrifice our planet to ensure good paying, American jobs, and Bernie understands that." - Deb Bunka, Member of Iowa Farmers Union

“Money in politics is obscene and corrupts our republic. Rather than a government of ‘we the people,’ we have an oligarchy of billionaires. Only Bernie Sanders gets it and will change it. Bernie is not for sale.” - Daryl Beall, former State Senator

“I support Bernie Sanders because big money has no place in politics. As a veteran, I support him because he’s always stood up for veterans issues, women's’ rights, and main street instead of Wall Street. I’m tired of always voting for the lesser of two evils. Bernie is one of us, and it’s time for one of us to take back the White House.” - Laura Hubka, Howard County Democratic Chair